Pulvermaar – Bench with a view of the Pulvermaar loop from Gillenfeld

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Pulvermaar – Bench with a view of the Pulvermaar loop from Gillenfeld

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Pulvermaar – Bench with a view of the Pulvermaar loop from Gillenfeld

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7.55km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Pulvermaar

Highlight • Lake

Circular in shape, deep blue in water and unfathomably deep, that is the Pulvermaar near Gillenfeld. It is one of the best-known and most popular Maare, as you can go …

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3.54 km

Pulvermaar

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Great view at the Lastahuddelhuppen location with a view of the powder maar.

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3.55 km

"Lastahuddelhuppen" with wellness bench

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you believe the legend, you must prepare for this highlight and pack a stone. Everything else will be explained on site. Have fun letting go!

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4.11 km

Pulvermaar

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For cooling down and relaxing in between. Enjoy this clear, refreshing water of the Pulvermaar. Enjoy drinks and food outdoors under trees with a view of the maar at the restaurant.

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4.52 km

Pulvermaar

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The Pulvermaar belongs next to the Holzmaar to the Gillenfelder Maaren. It is almost circular and has steep slopes. The last eruption is probably no more than 10,000 years ago. …

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4.57 km

Bench with a view of the Pulvermaar

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Unfortunately, the bench is located at the entrance to the parking lot and is in direct sunlight. There are more secluded spots at the maar.

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4.65 km

The circular route is almost 2.5 kilometers, so it is also easy to manage with children. It is also wooded and therefore easy to hike even in midsummer. For a highlight, the Lastenhuddelhumpen, you should pack a stone.

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5.85 km

View over Gillenfeld

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On the way from Gillenfeld to Pulvermaar, at the end of the long, almost perfectly straight dirt road, you have a beautiful view over the town.

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7.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

1.58 km

790 m

763 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.91 km

1.35 km

1.29 km

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

January 23, 2026,Pulvermaar – Alte Buchen 🌳🌳 Blick auf das Pulvermaar 🌊 Runde von Gillenfeld

The old bakehouse 🛖 in Gillenfeld is my starting point today. From here, I head out of the village towards Strohn. After 1.2 km, I turn left onto the
7 Maare Trail. After another 300 meters, I reach the Erlenhof farm. 🏡 The route goes through the farmyard, but it's closed off by a massive gate. 😏 The only way …

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